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Derby events

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Derby events

Events in Derby: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Rum & Reggae Festival 2025 | Elvaston Castle Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Rum & Reggae Festival 2025 | Elvaston Castle Derby

Saturday 14th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Rum & Reggae Festival 2025 | Elvaston Castle Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The biggest reggae festival is coming to Derby! With David Rodigan headlining followed by live acts, street food, carnival performers & more!

30+ Day Party | Day Time Courtyard Party for the 30+ at Fat Cat Cafe Bar

30+ Day Party | Day Time Courtyard Party for the 30+

Sunday 20th April

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Fat Cat Cafe Bar, Derby

30+ Day Party | Day Time Courtyard Party for the 30+

Fat Cat Cafe Bar, Derby

Why wait for the night when you can party during the day? This is the ultimate event for grown-ups who still love to dance but have things to do!

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY -Home before Dark at Popworld

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY -Home before Dark

Saturday 17th May

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Popworld, Derby

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY -Home before Dark

Popworld, Derby

We return to Derby for another afternoon of dancing to all your favourite club classics

FAT TONY | Groovebox at The Chocolate Factory at The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

FAT TONY | Groovebox at The Chocolate Factory

Saturday 26th April

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

FAT TONY | Groovebox at The Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

On Saturday the 26th of April we are joined by the iconic Fat Tony at the Chocolate Factory In Derby for a day rave!

13 Years of discotech x UNUM Festival w/ Terry Francis (Fabric) at Electric Daisy

13 Years of discotech x UNUM Festival w/ Terry Francis (Fabric)

Saturday 3rd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

13 Years of discotech x UNUM Festival w/ Terry Francis (Fabric)

Electric Daisy, Derby

13 years of parties and we team up with UNUM Festival at our favourite inner city venue Electric Daisy!

RNB MANIA | Derby Outdoor Summer R&B Festival at Electric Daisy

RNB MANIA | Derby Outdoor Summer R&B Festival

Saturday 7th June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

RNB MANIA | Derby Outdoor Summer R&B Festival

Electric Daisy, Derby

𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗬! 𝗥𝗡𝗕 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗬! 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱...

Motion - Midlands Trance Festival at The Bluenote

Motion - Midlands Trance Festival

Saturday 26th April

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bluenote, Derby

Motion - Midlands Trance Festival

The Bluenote, Derby

Motion -The Midlands Trance Festival Presents Will Rees, Maria Healy plus support. Including lasers, lighting, effects and more!

FAT TONY Official After Party | Groovebox In The Church Derby at The Church Derby

FAT TONY Official After Party | Groovebox In The Church Derby

Saturday 26th April

10:30pm - 3:00am

The Church Derby

FAT TONY Official After Party | Groovebox In The Church Derby

The Church Derby

After our day rave with Fat Tony at the Chocolate Factory in Derby, we head to The Church to carry on the party!

Gigs

Million Dollar Men | A Tribute to Magic Mike | Derby at The Chocolate Factory

Million Dollar Men | A Tribute to Magic Mike | Derby

Friday 25th April

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Million Dollar Men | A Tribute to Magic Mike | Derby

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

The ultimate UK male dance sensation is coming to The Chocolate Factory in Derby. Bringing you a tribute to Magic Mike, this isn't one to miss!

Coldplace | A Tribute to Coldplay | Derby at The Chocolate Factory

Coldplace | A Tribute to Coldplay | Derby

Saturday 19th July

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Coldplace | A Tribute to Coldplay | Derby

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Coldplace, the world's leading Coldplay tribute act is coming to The Chocolate Factory in Derby, insane production, light-up wristbands & more...

Yeh Dosti : Celebrating 50 Years Of Sholay Derby at Landau Forte College

Yeh Dosti : Celebrating 50 Years Of Sholay Derby

Friday 13th June

6:30pm - 9:45pm

Landau Forte College, Derby

Yeh Dosti : Celebrating 50 Years Of Sholay Derby

Landau Forte College, Derby

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film, Sholay.

Erasured at The Flowerpot

Friday 27th June

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Flowerpot, Derby

The Flowerpot, Derby

The Ultimate ERASURE Tribute

Special Kinda Madness: Derby at The Hairy Dog

Special Kinda Madness: Derby

Saturday 5th July

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Special Kinda Madness: Derby

The Hairy Dog, Derby

2 Bands... 2-Tone... 1 Fantastic Night! A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That's Special Kinda Madness.

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights: DERBY at The Hairy Dog

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights: DERBY

Saturday 26th April

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights: DERBY

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Kerrang'd are finally coming to Derby after touring up and down the country and selling out venues and clubs with their explosive live show!

The Complete Stone Roses at Electric Daisy at Electric Daisy

The Complete Stone Roses at Electric Daisy

Friday 6th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

The Complete Stone Roses at Electric Daisy

Electric Daisy, Derby

Don't miss one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful Stone Roses tribute bands at Electric Daisy, Derby!

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby at The Hairy Dog

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby

Saturday 29th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby

The Hairy Dog, Derby

23rd August 1975 - John Lydon goes into "Sex" boutique shop, Chelsea, London, Malcolm asks John if he wants to audition as singer for the Sex Pistols.

Festivals

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall at Wollaton Hall

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Saturday 6th September

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Nottingham for a huge open air show with one of the biggest line ups to ever hit the city

West Bridgford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!) at Nottingham Rugby Club

West Bridgford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!)

Saturday 7th June

11:30am - 10:00pm

Nottingham Rugby Club

West Bridgford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!)

Nottingham Rugby Club

June 7th 1130am to 10pm, Nottingham Rugby Football Club Get ready for a day packed with family fun, endless smiles, and unforgettable memories!

Trance In The Woods 2025 at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Trance In The Woods 2025

Fri 6th - Sat 7th June

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Trance In The Woods 2025

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Goodgreef pres Trance In The Woods 2025 returns to Elvaston Castle Country Park in Elvaston (Derby).

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard at Binks Yard

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard

Saturday 24th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Garage Republic's biggest festival yet at Binks Yard on Saturday, 24th May 2025 with an incredible lineup!

GirlyPop Live | Elvaston Castle, Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

GirlyPop Live | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Sunday 15th June

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

GirlyPop Live | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Calling all pop music fans! Girlypop Festival, a spectacular celebration of all things pop, taking place at Elvaston Castle in Derby!

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard [200 TICKETS LEFT!] at Binks Yard

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard [200 TICKETS LEFT!]

Saturday 14th June

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard [200 TICKETS LEFT!]

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Love The 90s Fest Is Back! Are you a 90s baby? Expect some of the best 90's artists and DJs for one mega festival!

Ilkeston Music Festival 2025 (Your ultimate family day out!) at Ilkeston Town FC

Ilkeston Music Festival 2025 (Your ultimate family day out!)

Saturday 28th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Ilkeston Town FC

Ilkeston Music Festival 2025 (Your ultimate family day out!)

Ilkeston Town FC

2024 event was a complete sell-out in record time! Don't miss this! Immerse yourself in plenty of family fun, lots of smiles, and even more memories!

The Road to Nashville Country Music Festival | Binks Yard at Binks Yard

The Road to Nashville Country Music Festival | Binks Yard

Saturday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

The Road to Nashville Country Music Festival | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

The biggest country music festival is coming to Binks Yard, bringing you the best country music tribute acts!

Comedy

Evening show with the real actors from only fools and horses at Burton Albion Football Club

Evening show with the real actors from only fools and horses

Saturday 19th July

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Burton Albion Football Club

Evening show with the real actors from only fools and horses

Burton Albion Football Club

Evening show with the real actors from only fools and horses

LOL : Ladies Of Laughter Derby at Landau Forte College

LOL : Ladies Of Laughter Derby

Sunday 20th April

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Landau Forte College, Derby

LOL : Ladies Of Laughter Derby

Landau Forte College, Derby

The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you!

The Muslims Are Coming : Derby at Landau Forte College

The Muslims Are Coming : Derby

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Landau Forte College, Derby

The Muslims Are Coming : Derby

Landau Forte College, Derby

The Muslims Are Coming so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!

Michael McKenzie: Bed 32 at The Old Bell Hotel Derby

Michael McKenzie: Bed 32

Thursday 5th June

8:00pm - 9:00pm

The Old Bell Hotel Derby

Michael McKenzie: Bed 32

The Old Bell Hotel Derby

Award winning stand up and musical comedy from a one legged NHS doctor All profits go to Bristol Childrens Hospital

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Le Cabaret Rouge at Burton Banter

Le Cabaret Rouge

Friday 10th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Burton Banter, Burton-on-Trent

Le Cabaret Rouge

Burton Banter, Burton-on-Trent

Red Dress Burlesque presents an evening of risque cabaret, burlesque and circus sideshow. Raising money for local charity Tilly's Voice.

Experiences & Attractions

Kids Rave! at Electric Daisy

Saturday 26th April

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Electric Daisy, Derby

Think neon face paint, glow sticks and all your favourites tunes!

Minibeasts Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Monday 26th May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Electric Daisy, Derby

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon with minibeast themed messy play, crafting & and sunflower seed sowing!

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event at Trowell Parish Hall

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Sunday 30th November

10:00am - 5:00pm

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops.

Derby Graff Jam at Hilton Village Hall

Derby Graff Jam

Saturday 19th April

10:00am - 5:00pm

Hilton Village Hall , Derby

Derby Graff Jam

Hilton Village Hall , Derby

A one of a kind Graffiti and Music showcase, trade, sell & buy some new Graffiti slaps for your collection while enjoying 3 phenomenal underground DJs

Food & Drink

Spring FEED - dining experience at Electric Daisy at Electric Daisy

Spring FEED - dining experience at Electric Daisy

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Spring FEED - dining experience at Electric Daisy

Electric Daisy, Derby

FEED is back! Join our unique, outdoor community dining experience at Electric Daisy.

DAY SESSIONS - Derby at The Old Library, Wardwick

DAY SESSIONS - Derby

Saturday 2nd August

12:15am - 10:00pm

The Old Library, Wardwick, Derby

DAY SESSIONS - Derby

The Old Library, Wardwick, Derby

Looking for a party where you can soak up the good vibes without staying out all night?

The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy

The Urban Wine Festival

Saturday 10th May

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

The Urban Wine Festival

Electric Daisy, Derby

Celebrate wine, nature and culture with an extraordinary selection of wines from winemakers and suppliers in the Electric Daisy Garden.

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025 at The Chocolate Factory

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025

Saturday 7th June

12:30am - 10:30pm

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Derby on the 7th of June, come and join us for an amazing event!

Family Days Out

Kids Rave! at Electric Daisy

Saturday 26th April

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Electric Daisy, Derby

Think neon face paint, glow sticks and all your favourites tunes!

Minibeasts Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Monday 26th May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Electric Daisy, Derby

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon with minibeast themed messy play, crafting & and sunflower seed sowing!

Derby Mega Family Fun Park at Markeaton Park Derby

Derby Mega Family Fun Park

Sat 5th - Mon 21st April

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Markeaton Park Derby, DERBY

Derby Mega Family Fun Park

Markeaton Park Derby, DERBY

A fantastic family fun fair with rides and attractions all included in the price. Pay admission and ride for up to 3 hours as much as you want!

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